Julio Rafael Chávez Meléndez

3 results arranged by date

The Chávez administration has used an array of legislation,
threats, and regulatory measures to gradually break down Venezuela’s
independent press while building up a state media empire—a complete reversal of
the previous landscape. One result: Vital issues are going uncovered in an
election year. A CPJ special report by Monica
Campbell

The recent
regulatory probe into coverage at Globovisión, the only TV broadcaster
critical of the Chávez administration, is the latest in a long string of
investigations and other harassment. The network is struggling to stay afloat. By Monica Campbell

The mysterious
group N33 has targeted the online accounts of journalists critical of the Chávez
administration. The victims are subject to fake messages, insults, and
intimidating threats. By John Otis